Haulotte HT132RTJ PRO, Maintenance Book

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96 4000392130 E03.16 USA / GB
Control-Filling-up-Battery charge
Battery
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10 min
5 - Battery charge
Battery discharged :
• Never discharge the batteries to more than 80 % of their capacity in 5 h (hours).
• Never leave the batteries discharged.
• Do not put off recharging the batteries in cold weather as the electrolyte may freeze.
Battery to be charged :
• When should the batteries be charged ?
• When the batteries are discharged to between 35 % and 80 % of their nominal capacity.
• After a long period of non-use.
• How to charge the batteries ?
• Ensure that the mains supply is compatible to the charger's consumption.
• Top up the batteries with distilled water to the minimum electrolyte level if any of the elements are below this
minimum level.
• Work in a clean and well-ventilated area away from naked flames.
• Open the bay.
• Use the machine's on-board charger. The charger has a charge rate compatible to the battery capacity.
• During charging :
• The machine's electric system is automatically deactivated while the external power supply is connected to the
machine.
• Ensure that the battery are at a temperature not exceeding 45 °C(113 °F) (be careful in summer or in places
with a high ambient temperature).
• Do not remove or open the caps on the elements.
• After charging :
• Top up the electrolyte level, if necessary.
• Avoid overflowing.
• Wash the top of the batteries without removing the caps.
• Dry with compressed air or clean cloths.
• Oil the terminals.